The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) invites journalists and investigative reporters to submit pitches for in-depth, original, underreported investigative and solutions-focused stories that explore people-centred approaches to public…
Nigeria’s agriculture sector sits at the centre of the country’s economic survival and food security ambitions. It accounts for nearly a quarter of the national GDP and remains the primary…
On May 16, 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC),…
Abuja, Nigeria [24th June, 2025] — The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has announced a collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) to improve how African newsrooms report…
In the Niger Delta, Nigeria, we often see gas flared, with a flame rising into the sky and thick black smoke, like the smoke we see when tyres are burned. …
When Damola* arrived at the emergency ward after a road accident, there was only one doctor on duty, no available beds, and he had to wait for a very long…
In January 2024, Nigeria quietly joined the league of countries that have officially commercialised genetically modified (GM) crops, approving four varieties of “TELA” maize genetically engineered to withstand drought and…
Conversations on beneficiation and value addition have been at the forefront for most resource-rich African countries in ensuring the continent benefits from broad-based, sustainable development. This was also re-echoed at…
The global transition towards clean energy has triggered an unprecedented demand for critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel and rare earth elements. These materials are fundamental in manufacturing batteries,…
Vaccines are, without question, the most effective public health intervention in history. Yet, they remain underappreciated. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), vaccines prevent 4 to 5 million deaths…
